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Closing Date:

12/31/2025

Type of Position:

Administration - Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Financial Aid is the chief administrator responsible for planning, developing, administration and delivery of all student aid programs, including analyzing and forecasting how funds are utilized. The Executive Director provides leadership, strategic direction and coordination to make certain the College remains compliant with Federal and State regulations and in coordination with the College’s strategic goals. The Executive Director also provides leadership and direction to Financial Aid staff and provides subject-matter expertise within the department and across the College to maintain compliance and assure maximum funding and continued participation in all student financial assistance programs. The position requires positive, ongoing engagement with a number of constituencies including internal departments of the College, external groups and various regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership to the Office of Financial Aid and to the campuses on all financial assistance programs; ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations with packaging policies and procedures for awarding federal and institutional aid, state and institutional scholarships, and student loans.

*Manage institutional scholarship budgets and student appeals committees while considering input of academic leadership in the process.
*Lead and supervise staff in the student financial aid office to work collaboratively with other campus offices and to train them on policies, regulations, and excellent customer service strategies.
*Develop and coordinate programming related to financial aid and financing options, including Open Houses, High School visits, orientation sessions, entrance and exit counseling, and financial management workshops.
*Advise and recommend to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid on aid policy issues effecting the students and be able to implement changes identified to maximize leveraging of aid and operations.
*Oversee federal campus-based student aid programs and coordinate the annual filing of the FISAP form and A-133 Audit.
*Coordinate disbursement issues with Student Accounts and other University offices.
*Complete all survey instruments in coordination with the Institutional Research Office.
*Serve on University committees as assigned.
*Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
*Must be a seasoned financial aid professional and demonstrated success working with Federal and State financial aid programs.
*Ability to work independently, as well as part of a diverse, dynamic team of professionals
*Excellent customer and student service skills
*Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams in fast-paced environments

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of related experience
*Previous supervisory and administrative experience

Preferred Qualifications:
*Master’s degree in a business-related area with a minimum of eight years of related experience
*Experience administering financial aid in Workday.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$70,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Human Resources
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
 

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes